1999 Buick Regal vs. 2007 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Buick Regal. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Buick Regal would be higher. At 4,197 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Land Rover Range Rover (392 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 1999 Buick Regal. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 1999 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 1072 kg more than 1999 Buick Regal. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Land Rover Range Rover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Buick Regal. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Range Rover will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2007 Land Rover Range Rover (560 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 249 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Buick Regal. (311 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Buick Regal.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Buick Regal | 2007 Land Rover Range Rover | |
| Make | Buick | Land Rover |
| Model | Regal | Range Rover |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3789 cc | 4197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 392 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 90.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 2632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2200 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 88 L |
